Latin America Archives - Page 90 of 486

Ex Nicaraguan President Violeta Chamorro Moves to Costa Rica

The former president was transferred by air today to San Jose, where she will be under the care of two of her children and medical staff.

Edgar Gutierrez, Guatemala’s former foreign minister believes Bernardo Arevalo’s election is legitimate, but it’s caught “in the crossfire.”

Luisa Gonzales accepted her defeat. Guillermo Lasso congratulates Noboa and invites him to begin an immediate transition.

Nick Garrido from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “The Visitor”, in Lara, Venezuela. He used an Infinix cellphone camera.

Today’s featured band is Orquesta Kimbawe from Peru with the song “Me Gusta Asi” from the album “Salsa Pura” (2007).

Ecuador is experiencing unprecedented levels of insecurity and violence. Ecuadorians in Nicaragua will not be able to vote in the runoff.

Indi Rivero from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “Life and Death”, in Miranda, Venezuela.

Claudia Camila from Venezuela took our photo of the day: “The Troubadour” in Caracas, Venezuela.

All major activities in Guatemala were paralyzed for the second straight day, due to roadblocks set up across more than 100 roads & highways.

The closure of universities “represents a serious attack on academic freedom and a serious abuse against the university community.”